§ VI. Non-residential subdivision.

A.

Procedure. The procedure for filing and receiving review of non-residential plats or development plans shall be the same as specified in section II.

B.

Minimum design standards. The minimum design standards for non-residential plats shall be the same as specified in section IV, unless specifically altered in the following paragraphs of this section.

C.

Commercial development plan.

1.

This subsection refers to the development plan called for in the zoning ordinance for central business (zones B-1-a and B-1-b), individual stores (zone B-2), highway commercial (zone B-3), local business areas (zone B-4), and community business areas (zone B-5).

2.

A development plan for the purpose of this section shall include, but is not limited to, the following plans, designs, specifications, and information:

(a)

Site plan with grades of contours;

(b)

Preliminary floor plans of all buildings and structures;

(c)

Location and size of all utilities, existing and proposed;

(d)

All curb-cuts, driveways, parking areas, loading areas, and types of construction materials for same;

(e)

All pedestrian walks, mails, yards, and open areas;

(f)

Location, height, and material of all walks, fences, and screen planting;

(g)

Location, size, character, height, and orientation of all signs; and

(h)

A traffic analysis showing the effect of the proposed development on neighboring streets.

3.

The plat or development plan shall conform to the zoning ordinance with respect to any and all requirements for area, building coverage, parking, and loading-unloading facilities, as well as the type of uses permitted or limited.

4.

Before granting approval to any development plan for a planned commercial district, the planning commission shall receive a report from the planning controls director that the development plan conforms with all requirements of city codes and that the plan will be consistent with the general health, safety and welfare of the city.

D.

Industrial development plan.

1.

This subsection refers to the development plan called for in the zoning ordinance for industrial districts (zones M-1, M-2, and M-3).

2.

A development plan for this purpose shall include, but is not limited to, the following plans, designs, specifications, and information:

(a)

Site plan with grades or contours;

(b)

Building site locations;

(c)

Location and size of all utilities, existing and proposed;

(d)

All curb-cuts, driveways, parking areas, and types of construction material for same;

(e)

All pedestrian walks, yards, and open spaces;

(f)

Location of all railroad tracks and spurs;

(g)

Location, height, and material of all walks, fences, and screen planting;

(h)

Location, size, character, height and orientation of all signs; and

(i)

A traffic analysis showing the effect of the proposed development on neighboring streets.

3.

The plat or development plan shall conform to the zoning ordinance with respect to any and all requirements for area, building coverage, parking, and loading-unloading facilities, as well as the type of uses permitted or limited.

4.

Before granting approval to any development plan for a planned commercial district, the planning commission shall receive a report from the planning controls director, the city engineer, the health officer, and the traffic engineer that the development plan conforms with all requirements of city codes and that the plan will be consistent with the general health, safety, and welfare of the city.

E.

Office development plan.

1.

This subsection refers to the development plan called for in the zoning ordinance for office districts (zones O-0, O-1, and O-2).

2.

A development plan for the purpose of this section shall include, but is not limited to, the following plans, designs, specifications, and information:

(a)

Site plan with grades and contours;

(b)

Preliminary floor plans of all buildings and structures;

(c)

Location and size of all utilities, existing and proposed, including storm sewers;

(d)

All curb-cuts, driveways, parking areas, loading areas, and types of construction for same;

(e)

All pedestrian walks, malls, yards, and open spaces;

(f)

Location, height, and material of all walks, fences, and screen planting;

(g)

Locations, size, character, height, and orientation of all signs; and

(h)

A traffic analysis showing the effect of the proposed development on neighboring streets.